The Ghana football fraternity and football lovers have been greeted with the sad news of the death of former Black Stars striker, Manuel Junior Agogo.
Agogo was confirmed dead on Thursday morning at the age of 40.
He was hospitalized in 2015 after suffering stroke which debilitated him.
He was remembered for his eye-catching performances for the Black Stars during the 2008 Nations Cup on home soil.
Below are some reactions of social media users on his demise.
Breaking News: Ex-Ghana star Junior Agogo dead |Read more: https://t.co/zQB0nTBnlL#HappySports pic.twitter.com/Tw0q41bBFk
— Happy 98.9 FM (@HappyFMGhana) August 22, 2019
The greatest goal I've seen at the Deva.
— Dave Powell (@_DavePowell) August 22, 2019
Junior Agogo was a serious player. pic.twitter.com/DqbYJtJLyg
Former Ghana International Junior Agogo has died at the age of 40. He won 27 caps for Ghana. May his soul rest in peace. #TheScoreKE pic.twitter.com/K5XBePFSc3
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) August 22, 2019
RIP Junior Agogo, part of the league 1 promotion squad that is still my greatest memory at the city ground #nffc pic.twitter.com/z3Je62hjK8
— Brandon (@BrandonnNFFC) August 22, 2019
By: Joseph Nii Ankrah